Most Embarrassing Political Scandals

The 10 Most Embarrassing Political Scandals Caught On Tape

Political scandals are a dime a dozen. After all, the people we trust to run our societies are just that: people. They have all of the same flaws as the rest of us and are capable of the same mistakes. But the fact that they live under a constant media microscope makes it much easier for those indiscretions to go public -- especially if they’re caught on tape.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford knows this all too well as his political team battles fresh accusations that Ford was caught on video smoking crack cocaine. The tape's shady owners are keeping it under wraps unless they’re paid $200,000 which might be a steal for Ford’s team if they want to keep his political future from being further tarnished.

From Putin to Palin, check out the most embarrassing political scandals caught on tape.